The 2010 Chevrolet Malibu vs. the 2010 Kia Magentis LX

 

When it comes time to buy a new car, you will probably have an idea of what you are looking for. You might want a sedan, an SUV, or even a truck. No matter what style of vehicle you want, you can be sure that a competing manufacturer will have something similar. Take the Chevrolet Malibu and the Kia Magentis LX, for instance. These two cars are very similar in body style. But the differences between the two appear when you take a closer look.

 

The Chevrolet Malibu has a great warranty. It comes standard with a 60-month/160,000km roadside assistance and powertrain warranty. The Malibu also has OnStar, the automatic safety program that calls for emergency assistance, remotely unlocks car doors, and provides navigation assistance. The Malibu is a four speed automatic with 17-inch wheels and flexible fuel recommendations. The Chevrolet Malibu has premium cloth seats, a driver information center, an exterior temperature display, and a 428L luggage volume. It comes standard with a service interval warning and cargo tie-downs.

 

Looking at the Kia Magentis LX, we see some differences compared to the Malibu. The Magentis LX has a shorter warranty period, with only 60 months or 100,000km. The Magentis also does not have OnStar  as it is for Chevrolet, GMC, Buick only. The Magentis LX is a five speed manual transmission with 16-inch wheels and takes regular unleaded fuel only. The Magentis has regular cloth seats and does not offer the additional features present on the Malibu. The luggage volume of the Kia Magentis LX is 425L. This might not seem like a big difference, but when you are packing luggage in to your car, every extra bit of space is essential.

 

Looking at the two similar vehicles and comparing some of the differences will help you to decide which is the better choice. Sometimes, you have to look beyond the sticker price because prices can always be negotiated. Look at the features that come standard, you know, the ones you do not have to pay extra for. Life in Winnipeg is much easier with a dependable vehicle to get around in. Just make sure it is the one you want and the one you will get the best deal on.